This article is from the Vegetarianism FAQ, by traub@mistral.co.uk (Michael Traub) with numerous contributions by others.
Textured Vegetable Protein (or TVP) is a meat-like substance that
is used to boost the nutritional content of meals, while still
remaining relatively attractive-tasting. TVP may have a rather
high fat content, so check the label. If it contains "defatted"
soya flour, it should be low fat.
 
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